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A faucet in a bathtub pours out 2 1/4 gallons of water every minute.


How many gallons of water will pour out in 3 1/2 minutes?

Express your answer in simplest terms.

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bobeld

Simply multiply 2 1/4 x 3 1/2  = 7 7/8 gallons of water or 7.875

In 1 minute 2 1/4 gallons
In 2 minutes  4 1/2 gallons  (2 1/4 x 2)
In 3 minutes   6  3/4   (2 1/4 x 3)
In the remaining 1/2 minute it will pour out 1  1/8  gallons   (2 1/4 ÷ 2)
Add that to the 6  3/4 and you will also get 7  7/8 gallons

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